CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAM OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Abstract

Career transition is one program that can highlight the skills and abilities of students with special needs in the field of employment. Talent and abilities available to them should always be polished and supervised to ensure that they get the same opportunities as those that are normal. This research is using qualitative survey design. Career transition program is a program that helps students with special needs to get a job after school. Data collected through the observation of the study participants as well as face to face interviews with employers, employees, parents and teachers at school.
Participants of the study is a student with hearing impairment who is working in a kindergarten. A skills training module was developed as a guide to the study participants carrying out the work at one of the selected nurseries. The study found that the participant can master all the skills as required by the employer. Face to face interview findings also indicate a positive outlook on career transition program that has been carried out. The study also suggests a number of improvements to enhance the effectiveness of career transition program in the future.